The Emerging Church and the Kingdom of God

In previous posts I have attempted to describe and comment upon the Emerging Church Movement’s understanding of the kingdom of God. One of my favorite bloggers and authors, Scot McKnight, is currently working through a series on the kingdom. Scot also happens to serve on the Emergent Village Coordinating Group. In a recent comment on his blog, he has nailed a primary concern I have with ECM:

Is Obama an Evangelical?

Is Barack Obama an evangelical Christian? Christianity Today has published an interview with Mr. Obama that may suggest he is.  Here is the most important paragraph from the interview: